How hot is the Urfa Biber?

The Urfa Biber measures 3,000–15,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Urfa Biber

Entry Completeness90%

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 3,000–15,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. From Turkey. From the work of Turkey (traditional).

LinksEdit

NameUrfa Biber

Alternative Name(s)Urfa Bieber; Urfa Chile

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-4-536RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)3,000 - 15,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionTurkey

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Turkey

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 3,000–15,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. From Turkey. From the work of Turkey (traditional).

LinksEdit

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Similar Peppers

Aci Kil

C. annuum

Aci Sivri

C. annuum

Ganga

C. annuum

Loco

C. annuum

Ramiro

C. annuum

Soverato

C. annuum

Redneri

C. annuum

Jalapeño

C. annuum